Discusses report findings which indicated that 42% of the surveyed managed care organizations are part of integrated-delivery systems. Inclusion of the report in the `National Directory of Managed and Integrated Care Organizations,' by the Managed Care Information Center.

States that employers in New York City are anticipating an increase in costs of health plans. Estimate of the proposed increase; Reference to a survey conducted by Towers Perrin; Details on the survey; Projections issued by employers regarding employee-only coverage.

Reports that managed care companies in the United States could have better results in 1998 than in 1997, depending on health maintenance organizations' (HMOs) success in increasing rates to outpace costs. Factors which will determine HMOs' stock performance; Developments in managed care during...

Reports on the programs of managed-care insurance companies in Cleveland, Ohio for quality service. Rating of qualities in preventive care, member satisfaction, members' use of services and financial stability of plans; Publication of ratings for the benefit of employers; Compilation of data.